Fatal crash claims three lives along Lahad Datu-Sandakan road

2 Jul 2025 • 2:42 PM MYT
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By: Azmie Lim

LAHAD DATU: Three men were killed when the Isuzu DMax 4WD they were in collided with a trailer at Batu 16, Jalan Lahad Datu-Sandakan, on Tuesday night.

The 28-year-old driver and two passengers, aged 28 and 29, died at the scene, while the trailer driver sustained injuries.

A team of 12 Fire and Rescue personnel was dispatched following an emergency call at 8.52pm.

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The injured trailer driver was taken to hospital, and the operation ended at 12.40am after the scene was declared safe.